Biotechnology: The Science and the Business - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3718651114 ISBN 13: 9783718651115

Publisher: Harwood Academic (Medical, Reference and Social Sc, 1991

Synopsis

Biotechnology has not stood still since 1991 when the first edition of Biotechnology - The Science and the Business was published. It was the first book to treat the science and business of technology as an integrated subject and was well received by both students and business professionals. All chapters in this second edition have been updated and revised and some new chapters have been introduced, including one on the use of molecular genetic techniques in forensic science. Experts in the field discuss a range of biotechnologies, including pesticides, the flavor and fragrance industry, oil production, fermentation and protein engineering. On the business side, subjects include managing, financing, and regulation of biotechnology. Some knowledge of the science behind the technologies is assumed, as well as a layperson's view of buying and selling. As with the first edition, it is expected that this book will be of interest to biotechnology undergraduates, postgraduates and those working in the industry, along with students of business, economics, intellectual property law and communications.

About this title

Synopsis

Biotechnology is the application of science to business, the bridge between biology and commerce. This is a fast growing area, stimulated by the advent of recombinant DNA technology. This book concentrates not only on manipulative genetics, but also pushes into the realms of biological engineering, and further. The science and the business aspects are treated as one integrated subject. It explores those aspects of business management, economics and the law that are most relevant to the subject, in the context of the scientific advances underlying biotechnical development. Some knowledge of the biological sciences is assumed, especially biochemistry, genetics and microbiology, and also at least a laypersons view of buying and selling.

Edition details

• Publisher: Harwood Academic (Medical, Reference and Social Sc
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3718651114
• ISBN 13: 9783718651115
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 596
• Editor: Moses Vivian, Cape Ronald E.